Series
How Indian Democracy Works
A plain-language series decoding the rules, roles and rituals of Indian politics.
2 parts
- 1
The Anti-Defection Law, Explained: How the Tenth Schedule Actually Works
A complete, plain-language guide to India's anti-defection law: what it does, the two-thirds merger exception, the Speaker's role, and why every defection story is secretly a counting story.
2 min read
- 2
Vote Share vs Seat Share: Why a 3-Point Swing Can Move 40 Seats or 4
Vote share is not seat share. This explainer shows why first-past-the-post rewards efficient concentration, why uniform swing is a myth, and what number to watch instead.
1 min read